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SH187: The risks we take. The decisions we make. The lessons we MIGHT learn.
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This episode dives into the complexities of risk, decision-making, and resilience, blending personal experience with critical lessons for divers and beyond. Host Gareth Lock recounts his journey from peak physical fitness to surviving a near-fatal cardiac event, emphasizing the importance of recognizing weak signals, confronting cognitive biases, and understanding that safety isn’t just about training or equipment but also mindset and preparedness. Gareth challenges us to think critically about risk, share vulnerabilities, and prioritize health and safety—not just for ourselves, but for those around us. This episode is a powerful reminder that resilience and change start with awareness and action.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/risks-decisions-lessons
Links: Fitness for Rescues video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOiHkpvp2NU
Willful blindness: https://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_the_dangers_of_willful_blindness?language=en
UK-DMC Post COVID score: https://www.ukdmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/UKDMC_COVID-19_diver_scorecard_Rev_1_20220209.pdf
Tags: English, Cognitive Biases, Decision-Making, Gareth Lock
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